Tom and Nancy Clark
Farm Owners
Tom was raised on a farm and has been around Thoroughbreds his entire life. He purchased his first racehorse in 1984 and has been actively involved in the industry ever since. Nancy earned her degree in Animal Science at the University of California at Davis. After graduating, she managed an Appaloosa and Thoroughbred breeding farm in the 1980’s, which is now Victory Rose Thoroughbreds.
Since purchasing the farm in April of 2000, the Clarks have transformed Rancho San Miguel into one of the leading stallion stations in California and the nation, investing in new pastures, barns, equipment, and housing for employees. These additions have allowed them to hire the most highly trained and skilled horsemen. As knowledgeable horse people and clients themselves, Tom and Nancy understand the importance of providing the best possible care.
Clay Murdock
General Manager
Clay, originally from Idaho, started out as a jockey in his native state, and has spent his entire life in the industry, acquiring extensive knowledge through his years of experience which he shares with clients and staff alike. He has been at Rancho San Miguel since 1987 and built and managed the training facility in his early days at the Ranch. As the farm changed its focus to breeding, he was promoted to General Manager. Clay is now responsible for all activities conducted on the farm, in addition to building and maintaining relationships with all our clients.
Jim Meyers
Resident Veterinarian
Dr. Meyers grew up in Paso Robles, CA and attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where he double majored in agricultural and animal science. Upon graduating from University of California at Davis Veterinary School, Jim completed a year-long internship at Loomis Basin Equine. He continued his education with a residency in Theriogenology at New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania before returning to California to practice in Sonoma County for 3 years.
Hannah Twichell
Assistant Manager and Head of Marketing
Hannah graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, in 2015, with a degree in Animal Science; with a concentration in assisted reproduction technologies and equine science. She was active in the equine breeding enterprise working her way up to breeding manager her senior year. Hannah grew up on her families Arabian breeding farm and has been working with horses her whole life. At Rancho San Miguel, she oversees the breeding and health records of all the horses, assists Dr. Meyers in procedures, assists in foaling and foal handling, and manages Stallion advertising.
Lindsay Boutwell
Farm Secretary and Office Manager
Born and raised in the Central Coast’s San Luis Obispo, Lindsay has had a lifelong passion for the Thoroughbred industry. She graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and a minor in Equine Science. During her last few years in college, she began developing her own small broodmare band and consigned her first yearling at public auction. At Rancho San Miguel, Lindsay is responsible for administrative duties including Jockey Club and CTBA registrations, Breeders’ Cup and sales nominations, and sales entries. She also assists in handling the farm’s accounts receivables and payables.